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Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing

... the cost of money has limited the issuance of new loans: retail lending is effectively stagnating, while corporate lending is growing much slower than a year ago. This has eased additional credit pressure on prices. Therefore, pro-inflation risks have diminished, creating conditions for the cautious reduction of the rate. The Bank of Russia emphasized that inflation expectations among the population remain elevated (around 13% for the year ahead), and several factors, such as increased budget expenditure, may slow the return of inflation to target. For this reason, the regulator intends to maintain sufficient ...

Inflationship: A New Relationship Format in Times of Economic Instability

... to Joint Financial Instruments (Loans, Mortgages, Insurance) Savings on Subscriptions, Travel, and Household Expenses Cons: Diminished Emotional Connection Between Partners Feeling of Being "Stuck" in the Relationship Risk of Dependent Relationships,... ... over time, inflationship may either solidify as a social trend or fade away as economic conditions improve. However, amid high inflation, rising living expenses, and job market instability, this relationship format could become the new norm for many young ...

Analysis of PJSC Gazprom's RAS Report for the First Half of 2025

... storage inventories, which kept export prices at moderate levels. However, Gazprom's direct exposure to the European spot market diminished due to the decline in physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for ... ... Asian-oriented. The domestic market for Gazprom remains stable but regulated: domestic gas prices are indexed roughly to the level of inflation, and in 2025 there was also a scheduled tariff increase (about 5–7% in mid-year). This supports revenue in the domestic ...

M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low

... shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts the M&A market. In recent years, GDP growth has slowed, and inflation remains above the target level, forcing the Central Bank to maintain high key rates. Expensive ruble-denominated debt diminishes the investment appeal of projects: high borrowing costs reduce transaction profitability. At the same time, currency restrictions and difficulties in repatriating profits continue to undermine market liquidity. The abrupt tightening of monetary ...

Economic News — Friday, August 29, 2025: Inflation in the US and Germany, GDP of Canada, and Corporate Earnings

... projected inflation level for the coming year, this would be positive news for the Fed. Such a signal confirms the appropriateness of the chosen monetary policy direction and provides markets with reason for optimism (as the risks of further rate increases diminish). However, a rise in consumer inflation expectations would be a concerning signal: it indicates that the fight against inflation is still far from over. As a result of heightened inflationary concerns, market sentiment could deteriorate somewhat, as investors begin to incorporate ...